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Friday - Drivers' Parade

There was only time in a hectic Saturday schedule to post a selection of images from the Drivers' Parade through the town centre, but some more images have been added since.

Earlier in the afternoon Ben had established a base camp in the official ACO Boutique at the Museum, just outside the main entry gates to the circuit. During the course of an hour a steady stream of race enthusiasts called by, some familiar with The Stig, but an equal number looking suitably bemused by the attention Ben was gathering from the Brits.

Ben Collins, The Stig. Photo: Marcus Potts

Ben Collins, The Stig. Photo: Marcus PottsBen's autobiography was launched in paperback just prior to the Le Mans week, and the ACO generously invited The Man in the White Suit to offer the book for sale through their outlets at the track.

Understandably, the shop is largely devoted to the 24 Hours, and Ben's book is believed to be one of very few titles in stock that doesn't have the Le Mans race at its heart. The red-covered paperback now stands proudly on the shelves surrounded by classic titles about past races and the likes of local hero Henri Pescarolo.

Back in the garage, the RML engineers and mechanics sustained the relentless schedule of preparation. The team's HPD was undergoing it's third complete rebuild in a little over a week. All the race-spec components "shaken down" and tested at Snetterton the previous Friday were refitted to the car, and the engine, gearbox and other ancillaries used in practice and qualifying set aside in readiness for refettling in time for Imola at the start of July. With their own more modest Friday duties at the track completed, the three RML drivers headed down into the town centre for the evening's main attraction, La Grande Parade des Pilotes.

RML AD Group at Le Mans 2011. Drivers parade. All photos: Marcus Potts

RML AD Group at Le Mans 2011. Drivers parade. All photos: Marcus Potts

RML AD Group at Le Mans 2011. Drivers parade. All photos: Marcus Potts

RML AD Group at Le Mans 2011. Drivers parade. All photos: Marcus Potts

RML AD Group at Le Mans 2011. Drivers parade. All photos: Marcus Potts

Ben, Tommy and Mike with the team's very own cheerleader, Manon,
who held the team's display board throughout the parade


Le Mans 24 Hours 2011

Friday June 10th 2011
Drivers' Parade

Ben Collins, The Stig. Photo: Marcus Potts

Ben Collins, The Stig. Photo: Marcus Potts

 

 

 

RML AD Group at Le Mans 2011

 

 

 

RML AD Group at Le Mans 2011

 

 

 

RML AD Group at Le Mans 2011

 

 

 

RML AD Group at Le Mans 2011

 

 

 

RML AD Group at Le Mans 2011

 

 

 

RML AD Group at Le Mans 2011

 

 

 

RML AD Group at Le Mans 2011

 

 

 

RML AD Group at Le Mans 2011

 

 

 

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